quick look
21look-see — noun (C) AmE informal a quick look at something: have a look see: Can you wait a minute? I just want to have a look see …
22look-see — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: look (II) + see, v. : a general survey : a tour of inspection : investigation my quick look see at a large and complicated situation Survey Graphic animals … will stir in their hibernation and venture out for a stretch… …
23look sharp — be quick. → look …
24look — /look/, v.i. 1. to turn one s eyes toward something or in some direction in order to see: He looked toward the western horizon and saw the returning planes. 2. to glance or gaze in a manner specified: to look questioningly at a person. 3. to use… …
25look-see — look′ see n. Informal. a usu. quick visual inspection or survey; look: to have a look see[/ex] • Etymology: 1880–85 …
26look lively — Ⅰ. ► look lively (or sharp) informal be quick; get moving. Main Entry: ↑look Ⅱ. ► look lively informal move more quickly and energetically. Main Entry: ↑lively …
27look sharp — Ⅰ. ► look lively (or sharp) informal be quick; get moving. Main Entry: ↑look Ⅱ. ► look lively informal move more quickly and energetically. Main Entry: ↑lively …
28look-in — /look in /, n. 1. a brief glance. 2. a short visit. 3. Football. a quick pass play in which the ball is thrown to a receiver running a short diagonal pattern across the center of the field. [1840 50; n. use of v. phrase look in] * * * …
29look-in — [look′in΄] n. 1. a quick glance 2. a brief visit …
30look (or be) slippy Brit. — look (or be) slippy Brit. dated be quick. → slippy …
